Marvi Sirmed
The writer is a freelance journalist and human rights defender.
Election series
Do Pakistan’s Upcoming Elections Hold Any Credibility?
This article is part of Dissent Today's special series on Pakistan's general elections. Follow the series here. As Pakistan prepares for its general elections, the stage is set not only for a political showdown but also for a test of its democratic resilience. The omnipresent...
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